Image: Shutterstock/Master1305 Image: Shutterstock/Master1305 PUBLICANS HAVE EXPRESSED their frustrations at the length of time it took to publish guidelines which will allow them to re-open later this month.
It means pubs now know the guidelines they must adhere to in order to open under Phase Three of the government’s roadmap for re-opening the economy, which is expected to begin on 29 June. “We certainly want to work to preserve the atmosphere in the pub. We will obviously follow the guidance, we will take obligations to protect public health very seriously.
Businesses will also be required to collect the contact information of the ‘lead’ member of the customers’ party. But Joe Sheridan, a pub-owner based in Dunmore, Co Galway, whose pub is expected to re-open on 29 June, also told TheJournal.ie yesterday afternoon that the timing of the guidance was not ideal for many pub owners.
#Open journalism No news is bad news Support The Journal Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to youAlthough welcoming the significance of the mooted measures, Donall O’Keeffe warned that they would have an impact on customers’ pub-going experience and were not suitable for pubs opening during Phase Four.